tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72740268396419518972024-03-21T07:33:03.667-04:00Cheoy Lee RestorationThis blog is a diary of the complete restoration of a 1978 38' Cheoy Lee.Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-64818938881464801092008-06-02T05:37:00.006-04:002008-06-02T10:40:05.477-04:00Step 1: Removing the deck hardware.Take a good look at your deck hardware. A lot of it will not need to be removed for the purposes of the deck restoration. The cleats and stanchions are on pads that the deck will flow around. Having said that, remove the deck hardware. Now is a good time to clean, inspect and rebed them. Your going to make a mess down below with the headliners anyways so why not.<br /><br />To estimate how much time it will take, do you best guess and then double it. It will certainly take twice a long. We’re only removing a few bolts, right? Yes, but those bolts are in every conceivable nook and cranny plus you will have to remove various trim, headliners and a few will probably snap off and have to be drilled out. <br /><br />I put each deck hardware piece in a plastic baggy and labeled it with my new label maker (See previous post). My daughter thought using that was pretty fun too!<br /><br />I bought from a kindergarten teacher a bunch of storage bins and rack at a yard sale for $5. Those bins were great for storing all the various components I took off the boat. Each major area or piece of equipment got it own bin. When it comes time to put everything back, it is hoped that everything will be able to be located. I have my fingers crossed.Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-49666070253183339412008-06-02T05:37:00.002-04:002008-11-13T08:28:01.432-05:00One more tool<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEike_1ZP5agYtHa_TbsFuXKWlfi8D-mPzIU6ZYt-7AVwWyxKieTYz2qV5EVMYxTnI4QK8bh4sUtRCE-SrSaDUorIr846XGmeX3MUlz1MaHn8ZbNHPj4iBJKomA03NS01zB62KFhaiwk7RML/s1600-h/180px-Bit_and_brace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207216441633937538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEike_1ZP5agYtHa_TbsFuXKWlfi8D-mPzIU6ZYt-7AVwWyxKieTYz2qV5EVMYxTnI4QK8bh4sUtRCE-SrSaDUorIr846XGmeX3MUlz1MaHn8ZbNHPj4iBJKomA03NS01zB62KFhaiwk7RML/s400/180px-Bit_and_brace.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Sometimes the old stuff is better. I have found that an old bit brace is extremely handy for removing flathead screws. I have replaced the typical auger for drilling holes with a flathead screw bit. You can fashion one of those from an old screwdriver. Simply cut if off the handle and flatten a few sides of so that it won’t turn in the brace.<br /><br />With this device, you can really bear down on a flathead screw. With applying your weight directly on top of the screw and the extra leverage you get from the handle, you can loosen just about any screw. If the brace is a ratcheted type, that is even better.<br /></div><div>One of the more useful times for the bit brace was removing the screws from the cabin sole panels. Several of the screws were under the settee overhang which would have been impossible with a regular screwdriver. With the bit brace, I was able to put the brace on the screw and the handle part extended around the edge of the settee. With the ratcheted feature, it was no problem to take out the screws. </div><div> </div><div>So if you see one of these gems at a yard sale, buy it.</div>Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-90420418597334680942008-05-22T02:29:00.032-04:002008-11-13T08:28:01.561-05:00New Steering Part<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqE225ueyCHkFbkbUo-4lv6RpEviFwHXLtAYas3XpqxC13ouVMlxM-PsjPZ2LrCeKKJdnc9BJFGqhOP2KwiLe4KkHVPGeCCizMtyz0Q58GZEzctuOtFzszGR7tDxJx-eJj_xRkWYnGbU5d/s1600-h/IMG_0728.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203508939182785938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqE225ueyCHkFbkbUo-4lv6RpEviFwHXLtAYas3XpqxC13ouVMlxM-PsjPZ2LrCeKKJdnc9BJFGqhOP2KwiLe4KkHVPGeCCizMtyz0Q58GZEzctuOtFzszGR7tDxJx-eJj_xRkWYnGbU5d/s400/IMG_0728.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div>My very talented brother-in-law who is a machinist/fabricator was able to take the broken part and fashion a new one. We modified the original design so that it will be easier and stronger. First, he split the pedestal coupling in half and put tabs on the side for bolts. This allowed for the part to be taken off without having to slide it all the way down the shaft.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Second, he really beefed up the span between the two couplings. The previous owners fix was child's play compared to this solution. He also added two threaded holes for grease fittings. This will allow me to put grease where it is needed and not where it is not needed.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Thirdly, all the parts were cleaned and painted with two coats of epoxy primer. Not only does this make them look like new but will also keep them from rusting (as much as that is possible).</div><div></div><div>Now the steering components should not part company.</div>Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-75911390133985465322008-05-22T02:29:00.029-04:002008-05-22T08:25:14.929-04:00A Useful Piece of EquipmentI learned pretty quickly that one of the most useful pieces of equipment for restoration is not any power tool, cool hand tool, or gadget, it is a label maker. I bought a decent label maker at Staples for about $45 plus a spool of extra adhesive label tape. This has turned out to be the handiest item in my tool box.<br /><br />I have labeled everything once it was identified. Since my handwriting is not great, anyone should be able to follow my notes now.Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-31301670517217645732008-05-22T02:29:00.027-04:002008-05-22T04:09:31.357-04:00Another Useful ToolAnothe useful tool is a Caliper for making precise measurements of inside and outside diameters. Since nothing was consistent or documented, every connection, coupling and hose had to measured. Don't try it with a tape measure. Buy a decent caliper, put it in your pocket and be ready for any mystery.Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-30973347201101246212008-05-22T02:29:00.024-04:002008-11-13T08:28:01.700-05:00The Deck, Ah Yes The Deck<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnCtWd1a0HPXq7_9vrbDAVMy9WmOv0Jiwl53kvdXY_s-1djJjkS3mX71J-5Qiicfb9HtoYT2YKYZFjYopgdoqdyA2LXRHtzcEmdTTkaijSOL-xNvX6Tf9ZThBnSk_vSiRJfNE8ElxbfYp/s1600-h/Cockpit+Teak+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203106384783033730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnCtWd1a0HPXq7_9vrbDAVMy9WmOv0Jiwl53kvdXY_s-1djJjkS3mX71J-5Qiicfb9HtoYT2YKYZFjYopgdoqdyA2LXRHtzcEmdTTkaijSOL-xNvX6Tf9ZThBnSk_vSiRJfNE8ElxbfYp/s400/Cockpit+Teak+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The decks on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Cheoy</span> Lee are covered with 9mm thick teak. The deck is constructed with a inner fiberglass layer, a core of some material (usually a wood of some sort), an outer fiberglass layer, adhesive, teak plank and then caulking. Once the fiberglass sandwich is made, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cheoy</span> Lee then drills and threads thousands of holes through the outer layer and into the core layer. The teak planks are then screwed into place with a 3/4 inch bronze screw. The screw top is then covered with a 3mm bung.</div><div></div><div>As you can well image, the bungs wear off and fall out, the planks leak after working, the caulk turns stiff and brittle, and those thousands of holes in the deck create an expressway for water to get to the core material. Once that core gets wet for awhile and the freezes, thaws, freezes, thaws, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">etc</span>, the layers of fiberglass will <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">delaminate</span> from the core material. The speed at which that happens depends on the type of core material, the quality of construction and the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">amount</span> of water that enters the core.</div><div></div><div>There are two solutions to this problem: ignore it or fix it. I chose fix it.</div><div></div><div>This is the heart of the restoration project. It might take several posts.</div>Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-24534495965887342912008-05-22T02:29:00.017-04:002008-05-22T03:33:11.133-04:00CushionsThe boat was in real need of new cushions. The cushions appeared to be about 20 years old. Fortunately, there is a prison not far from our home (about 15 miles) which has an industrial trades shop. One of the trades is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">upholstery</span>.<br /><br />I contacted the manager of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">upholstery</span> shop through my uncle who works there and provided the manager a listing of all the cushions that needed to be done. The prison pays the prisoners minimum wage and purchases materials at wholesale. The prisoners actually have a reputation for doing good work so it seemed like a no <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">brainer</span> to have them do the cushions.<br /><br />As it turned out, they did indeed do good work and it was very favorably priced. I figured that it was 1/3 the cost having it done by non-prison labor. Although I did get a call from the manager one day saying that the cushions would be delayed because the prison assigned to the task had encountered some "legal difficulties". Nevertheless, I planned far enough ahead that it was not an issue. I got the cushions back in about a month and half.<br /><br />So, you should consider a prison the next time you need tradesmen work done.Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-19504437261623005492008-05-22T02:29:00.010-04:002008-11-13T08:28:02.170-05:00The MastAt the end of the summer, the mast was removed and we were able to inspect and repair a few things. Turns out the mast is a good quality Z-Spar mast measuring 57'. I did a complete diagram of the mast including all the parts and dimensions. I figured that if anything ever went wrong I could look up the critical things before I went up the mast. (light bulb model numbers would be handy)<br /><div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBQxTRz8WBOR2Td7s7vCwkDVRN8DIjdSehHYKUNro12yY4Z4_9KNXxhptkqxBt2r6jDhvONMTCybCtaYWxsyP-ZGuhPwDXPLlggrcyhlOnK9eqgfBR3awZqrFiHkZpzOOHcg2NOwOa2ek/s1600-h/Cockpit+Teak+065.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203094255795389778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBQxTRz8WBOR2Td7s7vCwkDVRN8DIjdSehHYKUNro12yY4Z4_9KNXxhptkqxBt2r6jDhvONMTCybCtaYWxsyP-ZGuhPwDXPLlggrcyhlOnK9eqgfBR3awZqrFiHkZpzOOHcg2NOwOa2ek/s400/Cockpit+Teak+065.jpg" border="0" /></a>The halyard exits needed to be replaced as well as a couple of halyards. Everything else appeared to be in good order. The rigger who inspected the mast found a few things but they can be safely deferred. I think he might have been trying to get paid for his inspection but maybe not.</div><div></div><br /><div>While talking about the rigging service, I used Handy Boat in Falmouth, Maine. I would advise anyone to avoid this outfit. Although they were easy enough to deal with and were willing to correct their mistakes, the service manager was terrible about getting things right. Every point of contact I had with them was wrong; they had the wrong date for the mast unstepping, billed me incorrectly for the unstep, didn't leave the mast out at the appointed time, kept forgetting to send the riggers report, misquoted repair work, incomplete parts lists, and a few other things.</div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa7hIbfphyphenhyphenDha5K99KEV08wiHf3_FlqnVOSWA6bZH8CoQL8-KEU8Aa7iTnaXGwszlwOSjPTWpRiMzR0gJn6s_Rx4RmC3_mx7bKZ1hOC0i7DNLY3ReUB6joGB8Yykruv778_rY3kcUNE9C/s1600-h/Cockpit+Teak+067.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203095067544208754" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa7hIbfphyphenhyphenDha5K99KEV08wiHf3_FlqnVOSWA6bZH8CoQL8-KEU8Aa7iTnaXGwszlwOSjPTWpRiMzR0gJn6s_Rx4RmC3_mx7bKZ1hOC0i7DNLY3ReUB6joGB8Yykruv778_rY3kcUNE9C/s400/Cockpit+Teak+067.jpg" border="0" /></a>The mystery of the inoperable windspeed indicator was solved. The wire leading to the base of the WS was run in such a way that it chaffed against the main halyard pulley. Therefore (which should have been obvious during the installation) the wire had chaffed through a couple of the small wires. The WS was replaced with a new RayMarine ST-60+ to match the other new instruments.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFJUrTB0OETflkSpme772xVmOEEF6SH3ufHALbOpcobX8gG5hbZIIIUbzCc9mO9BDoh16DrE7TXya_yRcM6qW7gm5OjoG34_FpjfT9r7s1PcPmEsOhhd5lC4LTTksXMJgqXsT8N6fPZOg/s1600-h/Cockpit+Teak+064.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203094646637413730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFJUrTB0OETflkSpme772xVmOEEF6SH3ufHALbOpcobX8gG5hbZIIIUbzCc9mO9BDoh16DrE7TXya_yRcM6qW7gm5OjoG34_FpjfT9r7s1PcPmEsOhhd5lC4LTTksXMJgqXsT8N6fPZOg/s400/Cockpit+Teak+064.jpg" border="0" /></a>Other than the half ass spreader light mounts, the mast was in good shape.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Owners Representations</strong>: The owner told me he had replaced the mast after a de-masting. The corkscrew in the jib halyard was caused getting it caught on something. Based on the severe twist in the SS cable, that something must have been massive.</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div><strong>Marine Surveyor</strong>: He stated that the standing rigging needed to be replaced just because it had been awhile. He did not like the Norseman fitting and suggested that they be replaced. Not really sure I agree with either statement. </div></div>Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-23814748918995197262008-05-22T02:29:00.002-04:002008-05-22T02:47:55.483-04:00Time FliesWell, time has certainly moved quickly since I last posted. It is now spring and the boat project has moved forward considerably. I will bring you up to speed in the next few posts.Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-57818476163022893162007-09-09T06:43:00.001-04:002008-11-13T08:28:02.681-05:00Thoughts on Steering<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19iZXb7nszd-Jz7dyhgEann3jq2qPTJD7jfktIkDI_jsBvGHBNQSRkBdlmrLQ79dRaq2_4DrDvguImCXkQ63Ob1NdnTP6GyhnaZd1kW8HQ7KL4IfAnZxWKCjiaPusTT-i_x79HWO0-4jq/s1600-h/IMG_0015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203087285063468338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19iZXb7nszd-Jz7dyhgEann3jq2qPTJD7jfktIkDI_jsBvGHBNQSRkBdlmrLQ79dRaq2_4DrDvguImCXkQ63Ob1NdnTP6GyhnaZd1kW8HQ7KL4IfAnZxWKCjiaPusTT-i_x79HWO0-4jq/s400/IMG_0015.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>While transiting the Cape Cod Canal, I noticed that there was a period of time as I approached the fuel dock when there appeared to be no steering. The steering appeared to be work a few moments later so I attributed to unfamiliarity with the boat (i.e. maybe I need to turn the wheel more to get a response).<br /><br />About an hour later and 4-5 miles off-shore, the steering was definitely not working. I dove into the cockpit lockers and under the cockpit sole to take a look. There I found that the coupling that keeps the pedestal shaft gears and the rudder shaft rack together had parted. We were able to fashioned a temporary coupling out of hose clamps just in time before the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">squalls</span> hit.<br /><br />I will show a picture of the fashioned replacement part in the spring. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDDf6hs4mLd5fnGiVX9-xbSUPfAZ5WGTgN9tEDmIrTdMJMqLwqVhvL2_8gUbPn4kYmzb3AsqnJR-Y-Ryjsp2ApM_nWJ38EZzt2xZnVAPLR3B9Cpi4QDxrvDWuCPwjErJ84HFiwxR5AcMX/s1600-h/IMG_0035.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203086756782490914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDDf6hs4mLd5fnGiVX9-xbSUPfAZ5WGTgN9tEDmIrTdMJMqLwqVhvL2_8gUbPn4kYmzb3AsqnJR-Y-Ryjsp2ApM_nWJ38EZzt2xZnVAPLR3B9Cpi4QDxrvDWuCPwjErJ84HFiwxR5AcMX/s400/IMG_0035.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlF2q-a_4KkSufx6hBtckqAyrCos0z8CXzR6H5VpsF5YwUPJJoo2GEvVNoq2CXx66vXKvkrTU3XuqRdjq4KSysGhz4h_JDvOYcYy8fkSKhbxoScKawHG_wxi5SZuhcmIZhg6QL6jqYSjt/s1600-h/IMG_0038.jpg"></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>MARINE SURVEYOR: This one really upset me. The surveyor spent a good amount of time looking over and testing the steering system. He noted a "strap" that was inhibiting the rudder from turning the full range to port. He recommended removing the "strap" to allow for full range since there were rudder stops also available.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlF2q-a_4KkSufx6hBtckqAyrCos0z8CXzR6H5VpsF5YwUPJJoo2GEvVNoq2CXx66vXKvkrTU3XuqRdjq4KSysGhz4h_JDvOYcYy8fkSKhbxoScKawHG_wxi5SZuhcmIZhg6QL6jqYSjt/s1600-h/IMG_0038.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203087620070917442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSlF2q-a_4KkSufx6hBtckqAyrCos0z8CXzR6H5VpsF5YwUPJJoo2GEvVNoq2CXx66vXKvkrTU3XuqRdjq4KSysGhz4h_JDvOYcYy8fkSKhbxoScKawHG_wxi5SZuhcmIZhg6QL6jqYSjt/s400/IMG_0038.jpg" border="0" /></a>What he did not realize was that the "strap" was in fact the broken coupling. The steering system was broken when he inspected it. The rudder end of the coupling had seized to the rudder post due to corrosion and lack of grease and the connecting bracket had suffered metal fatigue over the course of having been twisted each time the rudder was turned. The pedestal end of the coupling worked fine but when the wheel was turn, the coupling had to flex since the rudder end was seized.<br /><br />What was ironic was that the surveyor made the comment after coming out from inspecting the steering that you should not trust an overweight surveyor. They won't look in the hard to get to places. Well, he did look at it and didn't know what he was looking at...<br /><br />OWNERS REPRESENTATIONS: If he did know anything about it, he didn't say anything. The coupling looked like it was a post production part and/or had been repaired in the past but there is no way of knowing if it predated the owner although he owned the boat for 20 years.</div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-15883025855252049532007-09-09T06:37:00.001-04:002007-09-09T06:39:39.196-04:00How the Blog WorksFor this restoration project, you will see two entries fairly regularly, Marine Surveyor and Owners Representations. These are designed to let you know how much a surveyor sees and how much an owner is willing to tell you.<br /><br />If you want to know the Surveyors name, just email me.Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-31274787326266166732007-09-09T06:23:00.003-04:002008-05-22T03:36:17.710-04:00Thoughts on HeadsThis is pretty simple observation. Buy a good head, period.<br /><br />The head that came with the boat is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jabsco</span> MANUAL COMPACT 16.75D X 17.75W X 13.19H 120325. It is lightweight, cheap, leaks and the rebuild kit costs $55 to $60 when a new one costs $130. <a href="http://www.hamiltonmarine.com/">http://www.hamiltonmarine.com/</a>.<br /><br />If your serious about cruising or extended stays on a sailboat, a cheap head is a major let down. The head is one of those pieces of equipment that while it may not make the boat unsafe or unable to make it to port, if it is not operating it can ruin a trip.<br /><br />In our situation, I needed to get the head working quickly so that we could use the boat. I major refit and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">replumbing</span> of a new head was more of a project then I really had time for during the shortened sailing season. The head replacement is now back on the list of things to do.<br /><br /><strong>MARINE SURVEYOR:</strong> He made no comments on the head. This is not unexpected since the survey was done on the hard. The mounting appeared to be properly done; however, after a few uses, the screws parted from the mounts.<br /><br /><strong>OWNERS REPRESENTATIONS:</strong> When we arrived on delivery day, I noted that there was a small amount of water on the head mounting platform. The owner represented to me that he had washed the head down with the shower and that there must have some left trapped behind the head. Knowing what I know now, that was probably not the case and the head had started to leak once the boat was in the water and the head was used.Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274026839641951897.post-26790262489857732982007-09-09T06:14:00.002-04:002008-11-13T08:28:03.072-05:00Acquiring the Cheoy Lee<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FWsNPx5SQsYzdLS6-TxUoZ8eyWFTaLlkxozuoAsfRZ_ftLhfH_F50MXqM4_2sjtNw3tTlLhjTdSG7ydEuXBxYU2f-wEB3ewm7YoJ7lRUfF_TSiHbE98erDw9W-XVo57H4VI7MuiJvPxo/s1600-h/Boat+Delivery+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113944216271719874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FWsNPx5SQsYzdLS6-TxUoZ8eyWFTaLlkxozuoAsfRZ_ftLhfH_F50MXqM4_2sjtNw3tTlLhjTdSG7ydEuXBxYU2f-wEB3ewm7YoJ7lRUfF_TSiHbE98erDw9W-XVo57H4VI7MuiJvPxo/s320/Boat+Delivery+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>After a two year search which involved looking at 25 boats or more and researching many 0thers, we decided to purchase a 1978 38' Cheoy Lee Sloop. We bought the boat in Fall River, MA and sailed it home on July 6th and 7th, 2007. The trip home was memorable because of dense fog in Buzzards Bay (never say the bay at all), a broken head, a failed steering system, an amp/charging problem and a couple of squalls.<br /><br />The head was fixed with a rebuild kit shortly after we arrived home. (see next blogs). The steering problem was temporarily fixed with a few hose clamps (see next blogs) and the amp problem was partially solved when the alternator belt let go and was replaced. In the picture you will notice that the speed log and depth sounder are working. In time both of these instruments will fail.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcgZYQaICjLN0MdFriccTvYTfxT3Z-pPbOkmp7ImPoqkDsRzimZJn3h7d6xOQV1Gnu26wEepntkOWnYHzBs-iSBbWNYyotupUb38aJ2lBiJALMc4lIdJTW3XmEP4o4wso4A_jo5s0_ZeT/s1600-h/Cockpit+Teak+057.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203510859033167266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcgZYQaICjLN0MdFriccTvYTfxT3Z-pPbOkmp7ImPoqkDsRzimZJn3h7d6xOQV1Gnu26wEepntkOWnYHzBs-iSBbWNYyotupUb38aJ2lBiJALMc4lIdJTW3XmEP4o4wso4A_jo5s0_ZeT/s400/Cockpit+Teak+057.jpg" border="0" /></a>Needless to say the boat arrived safely and we enjoyed several long weekends before the boat was pulled out of the water to begin the restoration project. This blog is will be a diary of the project.<br /><br />Please follow along as I learn more about the boat, restoration and hopefully see the final result.</div></div>Steven Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07528350057944970802noreply@blogger.com3